Syed Shah Mohammed Hussaini
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Syed Shah Mohammed Hussaini | |
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| سید شاہ محمد حسینی | |
| Born | 29 December 1922 Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India |
| Died | 30 March 2007 (aged 84) Hyderabad, India |
| Occupations | Scholar, educator, Sajjada Nashin |
| Organization | Khwaja Education Society |
| Known for | Sufi scholar, educationalist, social worker |
| Notable work | Establishment of educational institutions in Gulbarga |
| Title | Sajjada Nashin of Dargah Khwaja Banda Nawaz |
| Spouse | Moinjahan Begum |
| Children | 5, including Syed Shah Khusro Hussaini |
| Parent | Syed Shah Muhammad Al Hussaini |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2004) |
Syed Shah Mohammed Hussaini (29 December 1922 – 30 March 2007) was an Indian Sufi scholar, educational philanthropist, and social worker. He was the Sajjada Nashin (custodian) of the Dargah of Khwaja Banda Nawaz in Gulbarga, Karnataka. Known for his contributions to promoting education and community welfare, he established several educational institutions through the Khwaja Education Society.
Academic contributions
In the late 1950s, recognizing the educational needs of the region, Hussaini founded the Khwaja Education Society. Under his leadership, the society launched numerous institutions, including the Khwaja Banda Nawaz Medical College, Engineering College, and various schools, with a focus on providing access to modern education while preserving religious values. This initiative expanded educational opportunities in Gulbarga and beyond, emphasizing disciplines such as engineering, medicine, and the humanities.[2][3]